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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
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 Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 07:42:44 AM
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I watch the food network a lot and they seem to swear by brining a turkey. I have never done this and was wondering if anyof you have had success with this. I got two turkeys this year. One I am cooking on wednesday and freezing for leftovers. I thought I would like to try brining my thursday turkey. What do you guys think?
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ivmeer
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Amanda
Pawtucket
RI
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 08:06:39 AM
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| If you want to try it but don't want to deal with the trouble, try to see if you can get a kosher turkey. They're already soaked in salt water to remove excess blood. |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 09:32:31 AM
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I live in an area where there is a 99.9% Christian population! It is impossible to find anything kosher! I bought 2 regular turkeys and just thought I would try something different with one of them. That is a good suggestion though for people who live in a area where kosher products are more readily available.
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Georgia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
ballwin
mo
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 12:31:51 PM
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I have been brining my turkeys for years and they are fabulous! I put 2 cups of kosher salt in a 5 gallon bucket, add water to dissolve the salt and then pop in the turkey. Add enought water to cover turkey and let him sit for 24 hours. Keep him cold though. You can also do this in a cooler and add ice to keep cool. I think most stores carry kosher salt if only for cooking purposes. I know you can substitute regular table salt for kosher just use less. I think. I know there is a conversion table some where on the web, that will tell you how to substitute. You can get creative and add any herbs, or spices you like. Brining also works great on pork. The first year I brined my turkey, when we started to carve it, the breast actually squirted out juice! Its the best, and I will never cook a turkey any other way!!!
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Peanut
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Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Nov 12 2007 : 1:04:10 PM
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I always brine my chicken and it makes a huge difference!
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ronna
Fernley
NV
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Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 9:48:06 PM
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Agreed, brining is great and not just for turkey. Cook's Illustrated Magazine had the directions 15 or more years ago and I've done it ever since. Just be sure not to add more salt to the bird or gravy. An ice chest in a cold garage with some ice around the bagged/brining turkey will be fine if you don't have an extra fridge...space does become premium during the holidays. When you're ready to cook, rinse the bird and pat it dry, then you can continue with he rest of your prep and have it roasted to perfection.
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